Parade Information, Rules and Regulations
Parade Day Application Form (39 KB)   Commercial Float Entry is $25.00; all other entries are no charge.

Your completed, signed Application Form is your ACCEPTANCE on behalf of your entry and all of your entry's participants of these Okotoks Annual Parade Rules and Regulations.

The Parade Committee determines location of all entries in the parade and the entry must maintain that position throughout the parade unless otherwise directed by a Parade Official or Parade Marshal.

All entries including personnel must be in position and ready for judging between 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. on parade day.

A minimum of one (1) walker will be present on each side of the float for a total of two (2) walkers per float. Float entry must be fully decorated with a railing around the perimeter of the float deck. Such railings must be of solid construction with top and intermediate rails. The top rail shall be a minimum of 36”.

All entries are prohibited from throwing candy or distributing materials from float, vehicle or trailer. Any candy or other materials must be distributed by walkers surrounding the entry. For safety reasons, participants shall not mount/dismount from entries unless the entry has come to a complete stop.

Parade set up and directions east of Fountain Tire 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

RCMP, Fire Department, Elected Officials, Dignitaries and Parade guests meet at the corner of Fountain Tire, lining up just west of the corner no later than 10:45 a.m.

A Parade line up map will be available for pick up at the Okotoks Recreation Centre, 99 Okotoks Drive or at the information booth across from Fountain Tire on Parade Day. Look for the tent with the Okotoks flag!